gadesko

What gadesko does

Gadesko is a sole proprietorship (Einzelunternehmen) web development agency founded in 2005 by Frank Gaspari and based in Konstanz, Germany, operating in the tri-border Bodensee region (Germany, Switzerland, Austria). The company specializes in custom website development using the Contao open-source content management system, a capability it has cultivated since 2009. Its core technical stack consists of Contao CMS with PHP/MySQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript (including AJAX/jQuery), the CakePHP framework, and the Isotope e-commerce extension; additional integrations include PayPal and Sofortüberweisung payment gateways, Google Maps API, Matomo analytics, and Immowelt property listing feeds for real estate clients. Web hosting is resold on Hosteurope infrastructure starting at €3 per month inclusive of one .de domain.

Gadesko's revenue model combines project-based professional services (custom web development, CMS implementation, e-commerce builds, SEO) with low-margin recurring hosting and website maintenance contracts. Customer acquisition is sales-led and largely informal, relying on the company's public project portfolio, co-working referral relationships within the Rieterwerken business community in Konstanz, and agency white-label subcontracting arrangements where design agencies outsource programming to Gadesko. The client base consists predominantly of local and regional SMBs across hospitality, healthcare, real estate, retail, and professional services, supplemented by a handful of enterprise engagements (Kliniken Schmieder, Spitalstiftung Konstanz, Akademie Konstanz, Businesspark Konstanz) and occasional government/EU-funded projects (BooGI-BOP Biodiversity Premises).

The business is bootstrapped with no external investment, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed revenue. Operationally it functions as a micro-agency with 1-10 employees operating out of co-working space, relying on a formalized partner network (photography, copywriting, design, film, IT support) to deliver full-service marketing and web projects that exceed its in-house headcount capacity. The company remains active as of June 2025 with continuous project deliveries documented over a 20-year operating history.

Name

gadesko

Legal name

Gadesko - Webservice & Design (Inh. Frank Gaspari)

Website

https://gadesko.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gadesko is a sole-proprietor web development agency in Konstanz, Germany, specializing in Contao CMS-based websites, e-commerce, SEO, and hosting for SMBs across the Germany/Switzerland/Austria Bodensee region, supported by a co-working partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Konstanz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Web Development & Programming Services: Custom web development, CMS implementation, and web programming services billed on a project basis. Services include HTML/CSS/JS/PHP development, CakePHP development, and full CMS builds.
2. Web Hosting: Monthly recurring hosting service with pricing starting at €3/month inclusive of one .de domain, covering server space, databases, and email addresses on Hosteurope infrastructure.
3. Website Support & Maintenance: Ongoing website maintenance services including content updates, image optimization, gallery management, and extension installation for existing client websites.
4. SEO Services: Search engine optimization services covering onsite structure optimization, content/keyword optimization, link building, and source code optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gadesko is a sole-proprietor web development agency in Konstanz, Germany, building custom websites on the Contao open-source CMS for SMBs and design agencies in the DACH Bodensee region. Its core service is Contao CMS implementation combined with responsive web design, online shop setup (Isotope/Contao Webshop), and managed Hosteurope hosting starting at €3/month. The agency operates from the Rieterwerken co-working network, delivering pixel-perfect technical implementation either directly to end clients or as a white-label programming partner for design agencies and freelance designers.

Product overview

Gadesko is a web development and design agency based in Konstanz, Germany, specializing in custom website development using the Contao open-source Content Management System. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected services centered around the Contao CMS platform. The core offering consists of custom web development and design, complemented by the Isotope Shop e-commerce module for building online stores. Additional services include secure web hosting on Hosteurope servers, search engine optimization (SEO), and ongoing website maintenance and support. Gadesko works primarily with businesses in the Konstanz region and the broader German-speaking market, delivering projects ranging from simple web pages to complex content management systems and e-commerce solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contao CMS Web Development Custom website development and implementation using the Contao open-source Content Management System. Includes HTML/CSS/PHP/MySQL programming, CakePHP work, modern CSS framework, permission management, live update service, and built-in modules (news, calendar, forms). Sold to SMBs and design agencies seeking a barrier-free, fast, easy-to-use CMS as a Typo3 alternative.
• Web Hosting (Hosteurope) Managed website hosting on Hosteurope servers with backup, performance optimization, high availability, and inclusive database and email services. Pricing starts at €3/month including one .de domain. Sells as a recurring monthly subscription accompanying developed sites.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Onsite and online SEO services covering website structure optimization, content/keyword optimization, link building, and source code optimization. Sold as a standalone professional service or as part of a development project.
• Website Support & Maintenance Ongoing website maintenance services covering content updates, news and text editing, image optimization, gallery management, and extension installation for existing client websites. Sold as a recurring subscription service.
• Responsive Web Design Implementation Pixel-perfect responsive implementation of web designs across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, including iPad/iPhone-specific features such as swipe galleries and HTML5 audio players. Delivered either directly to end clients or as white-label programming for design agencies.
• Isotope Shop E-commerce Implementation Implementation of online shops using the license-free Isotope e-commerce extension for Contao. Includes product catalogs, ordering forms, lightbox galleries, voucher ordering, newsletter modules, booking systems, and payment integrations such as PayPal and Sofortüberweisung (Klarna). Demonstrated in client projects such as Weingut Salwey and Schmuckstation.

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schampus Photography (Helmuth Scham Photography)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing creative partner within the Rieterwerken co-working network. Schampus provides photography and visual content for Gadesko's client projects. Joint projects include Helmuth Scham Photography itself, Tischmanufaktur (design by Schampus), Krehlgirke Architekten (design by Schampus), Salwey winery, and Schampus.com website relaunch. Schampus is listed as a co-creative partner with shared office space at Rieterwerken in Konstanz.
• Bessere Texte (Jutta Metzler)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopywriting, communication, and strategy consultancy. Jutta Metzler, CEO of Bessere Texte, is based in Meersburg/Konstanz and is a multi-award-winning copywriter. She serves as a partner for content and copywriting on client projects and is also a key contributor to the Spitalstiftung Konstanz website project.
• Maier EDV Systeme (Martin Maier)coreTechnology or IntegrationIT systems partner providing technical services for Gadesko's clients including PC systems, networks, server management, and PC repair/upgrades. Listed as the technical contact for hosting, email, backup, and troubleshooting services. Operates from phone +49 07754/929979-0.
• Engenhart DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency with offices in Stuttgart and Berlin providing concept and design solutions across print, screen, and spatial communication. Specializes in corporate design processes and their implementation in digital and classical media. Joint projects include www.foryou-hairfashion.de.
• Roman KleinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreelance communications designer providing design work for Gadesko projects. Past joint projects include Loftpark, Bleaching.de, Dental Health Care Group, Rodtsches Palais (print), and Neue Zahnmedizin.
• Image WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm production company for marketing, advertising, presentations, reporting, and documentation. Specializes in image films, product films, trade fair trailers, and spots. Located within the Rieterwerken co-working network, providing complementary multimedia services for client projects.
• Rieterwerken Co-Working Community (Konstanz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadesko operates from the Rieterwerken (Rieter-Areal) co-working/business community in Konstanz. This network provides the ability to independently handle small, medium, and complex marketing/web projects. Member partners include Image Works, Schampus Photography, and other creative professionals in the same business center.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Shopware: German open-source e-commerce platform headquartered in Schöppingen. Gadesko's Isotope Shop and Contao Webshop implementations overlap directly with Shopware's category; both target German SMBs building online shops, though via different stacks and partner ecosystems.

Direct peers

• Jimdo: Hamburg-based DIY website builder explicitly targeting German SMBs and self-employed professionals who need an internet presence. Jimdo competes directly with Gadesko for the same Bodensee-region SMB customer segment (restaurants, practices, small retailers) by offering a low-cost, no-code alternative to agency-built Contao sites.
• Mittwald: German web hosting provider specializing in hosting for agencies, developers, and CMS users (including Contao). Mittwald is directly relevant because Gadesko sells hosting on Hosteurope infrastructure while targeting the same agency-and-developer ecosystem; hosting, CMS expertise, and customer base overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Hetzner Online: Major German hosting and infrastructure provider offering shared hosting, dedicated servers, and cloud services. Hetzner overlaps with Gadesko's managed hosting revenue stream and is a credible alternative supplier that the firm's hosting customers could be migrated to.
• Wix.com: Global DIY website builder with strong penetration in DACH SMB markets. Wix competes for the same end customers as Gadesko (small hospitality businesses, healthcare practices, retail) by offering low-cost, templated sites with built-in booking, payments, and SEO features that overlap with what Gadesko builds in Contao.
• Squarespace: International premium DIY website builder with strong traction among SMBs in creative and hospitality verticals. Squarespace is an indirect alternative to Gadesko's agency-built CMS sites, particularly attractive to design-conscious SMBs in tourism, wellness, and lifestyle — segments visible in Gadesko's existing client portfolio.
• IONOS (1&1): Europe's largest hosting provider and a major German incumbent offering domains, hosting, website builders, and e-commerce packages to the same SMB customer base. IONOS represents the broad-incumbent threat at the lower end of Gadesko's market — offering DIY tools and bundled services that compete with Gadesko's project-based engagements.
• STRATO: Large-scale German hosting and domain provider serving millions of SMBs across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. STRATO's bundled hosting + website builder offering is the same self-service alternative Gadesko's SMB customers evaluate against Gadesko's agency-built propositions.

Others

• All-Inkl: German web hosting provider focused on shared and reseller hosting for small businesses and agency customers. All-Inkl competes with Hosteurope (Gadesko's hosting partner) for the same underlying hosting demand from regional German SMBs and developers.
• Netcup: Karlsruhe-based German hosting provider offering shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting. Netcup represents an alternative infrastructure supplier and competitive hosting benchmark relevant to Gadesko's recurring hosting revenue stream and technology positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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